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FS: Pair of AKG C12B Vintage Tube Microphones

PostPosted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 10:27 pm
by SYOS
Hi All,

I am selling a pair of AKG C12B Microphones, they are both in perfect working order.

Serial numbers 106 & 129

These use the same capsule as the revered C12 & ELAM 251 and share the exact same circuit as the C12A with the only change being the addition of a switchable 20db pad between the capsule and tube which makes them a bit more versatile for louder sources.

The pair were serviced by Rob Squier about a year ago and have had little use since, I just don't have time these days.

Both have the original brass CK12 capsules, both have healthy nuvistor tubes, one of which was replaced when Rob serviced them with a NOS RCA unit. Both have had new cables fitted using Mogami W3172 tube mic cable. Rob also replaced the connectors into the PSU as the originals were in poor shape, he did a first class job with some bullet proof din connectors.

Other than the cable and PSU connector everything else is original and they are mounted in new hard cases.

Additionally I have two brand new Telefunken USA Marion adapter kits:

http://www.telefunken-elektroakustik.co ... -parts.php (click on the "other" tab)

These are designed to replace the original stand mount and connector with a machined XLR base. I was going to fit these but never got around to it however if I was using them regularly I would seriously consider this reversible modification as the original mounts are fairly fragile to work with and the Telefunken mod will allow them to fit standard AKG 414 shockmounts.

Images of the pair can be seen at: http://imageshack.us/g/32/img1097ml.jpg/

Not quite sure where to price these but I'm thinking around $5500 for the pair but open to offers and may consider trades, particularly guitar related.

Thanks for looking,

Re: FS: Pair of AKG C12B Vintage Tube Microphones

PostPosted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:01 am
by Engininja
pm'd

Re: FS: Pair of AKG C12B Vintage Tube Microphones

PostPosted: Fri Nov 11, 2011 12:00 am
by Engininja
These are still up for grabs in case anybody is put off by my pm'd post. Turns out he won't trade 2 broken chairs, a left handed screw driver and some faulty headphones for them. NIce mic's the c12b's. Lucky enough to use 4 of them last week.

Re: FS: Pair of AKG C12B Vintage Tube Microphones

PostPosted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:35 am
by SYOS
Still available, I've had a few tempting offers but no deals done as yet, price is up for negatation so contact me if your keen, deals can be done:)

Re: FS: Pair of AKG C12B Vintage Tube Microphones

PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:15 pm
by rick
Ermm
That is about 2 k too cheap people :)

Re: FS: Pair of AKG C12B Vintage Tube Microphones

PostPosted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:25 am
by Manning
Rick, I know, I know.

To make things worse I also have enough cash in my account at the moment, however Steve might get seriously annoyed with me for reneging on the purchase of the Auditronics.

Between these mics and the ATC monitors, the 'for sale' section of the forum has now become my own little haven of mental torment.

Re: FS: Pair of AKG C12B Vintage Tube Microphones

PostPosted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:35 am
by SYOS
Sold, pending payment.

Re: FS: Pair of AKG C12B Vintage Tube Microphones

PostPosted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:22 pm
by rick
i'll take my commision in allen snakes or maybe a python ..thanks